Essays about: "post-harvest losses"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 17 essays containing the words post-harvest losses.

  1. 6. Development and testing of a novel solar dryer design with an incorporated heat exchanger - For use in the Himalayan regions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Adam Probert; [2022]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Food scarcity is a common occurrence for farmers in the rural Himalayan regions. As fruits and vegetables are a crucial part of most farmers' diet, food deficiency can become evident in between harvesting periods, when there is no fresh supply. READ MORE

  3. 7. Low cost thermal storage for solar dryers in the Himalayas

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Adam Karlsson; [2022]
    Keywords : heat storage; solar dryer; solar drying; rock bed storage; thermal storage; pcm; water heat storage; himalayas; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Post-harvest losses in the himalayan regions of Nepal and Bhutan are high, and current drying methods are in need of improvement. This report improves on a previously developed solar dryer design and evaluates thermal storage solutions for the ’SolarFood: Reducing post-harvest losses through improved solar drying’ project. READ MORE

  4. 8. Assessment of food losses and waste and related greenhouse gas emissions along a fresh apples value chain

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Oluwadamilola Oluwaseun Omoleye; [2020]
    Keywords : food loss and waste; apple loss; value chain; environmental impacts; GHG; emissions;

    Abstract : Reducing food waste is very important for food security and environmental issues. The aim of this study is to assess potential food losses and waste (FLW) along fresh apples value chain, related environmental impact (emissions), and identify applicable measures to reduce losses and waste. READ MORE

  5. 9. Redistribution of leftover food from municipal canteens in Sweden to avoid food waste - Environmental, social and economic effects

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystem

    Author : Lotta Sellmann Jansson; [2019]
    Keywords : Food waste; redistribution; sustainability; municipal canteens; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In 2015 the Swedish government signed the UN Agenda 2030 comprising of 17 Sustainable Development Goals and a total of 169 sub targets. Goal 12 target 3 reads as follows: “By 2030, halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses. READ MORE

  6. 10. Modeling of a solar dryer for fruit preservation in developing countries

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Juliette Chaignon; [2017]
    Keywords : solar drying - fruit preservation - indirect solar dryer - direct solar dryer - modeling - CFD; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : About 25,3 % of the Mozambican population is suffering from undernourishment even though a sufficient amount of food and specifically fruits are produced. Post-harvest losses are estimated to 25 % to 40 % and part of the production is not even harvested due to a short season. READ MORE